Manhattan Beach, CA · Los Angeles County
Owner's Affidavit
A general-purpose notarized sworn statement Manhattan Beach property owners sign confirming ownership and the accuracy of a planning application.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Manhattan Beach's Community Development Department requires this general Owner's Affidavit for various planning applications, where the property owner swears under oath that they own the property and that the information submitted is true and correct. The affidavit must be signed and sworn before a notary public.
Who needs it
Property owners in Manhattan Beach submitting a planning application that requires sworn owner certification.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit includes a full jurat: 'Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me...Notary Public,' with a California acknowledgment disclaimer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner's Affidavit PDF from Manhattan Beach's Permits, Forms, and Handouts page.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Enter your name, mailing address, and phone/email.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit as the property owner in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized affidavit with your planning application to Manhattan Beach Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Manhattan Beach. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Who signs this affidavit?
- The property owner(s) sign, swearing under oath that they own the property and that their application statements are true and correct.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes — the affidavit must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Download the affidavit, fill in your name and mailing address, then book a Rush Notary remote online notarization session to sign in front of a notary via video.
- Which applications require this affidavit?
- Manhattan Beach's Community Development Department uses it across several planning application types where sworn owner certification is required.
- Will Manhattan Beach accept an online notarization?
- California generally recognizes notarial acts valid under the notary's home state law; check with the Community Development Department if unsure before submitting.